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kinetic energy- energy that is being used

A guitar being played is kinetic energy

A fallen set of dominoes could represent kinetic energy.



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Potential energy- energy that has the potential to be used

A pitcher about to throw a baseball is potential energy.

An upright set of dominoes could represent potential energy.


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Mechanical energy- Energy of the moving parts of a machine.

When a machine makes a product it is an example of mechanical energy

A crane could represent mechanical energy.



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Thermal energy- Energy in the form of heat.

When water boils heat is produced that is an example of thermal energy


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Acoustic energy- Sound travelling in waves which is felt by vibrations.

When bass speakers rattle in a sports car that is an example of acoustic energy


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Electrical energy- “The energy associated with the movement of electrons through a electrical wire or a circuit.”

When someone plays video games energy is running through a wire which plugs into a game system.


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Chemical energy- Energy that is stored in the body and in molecules.

When someone eats a hotdog the energy from that is stored in the body.



Electromagnetic energy- potential energy of an electric or magnetic field.

Lights are an example of electromagnetic energy.




Nuclear energy- The energy released by a nuclear energy.

A nuclear powerplant is an example of nuclear energy